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Ali Nkosane Thomas

Newport News,VA

Summary

With a decade or more of experience in various leadership and innovative roles, I'm a highly motivated and knowledgeable Graphic Designer with a strong background in developing and executing visual design concepts as well as strengths in marketing and sales. I have a proven track record of being an effective leader and being independently motivated for success. I truly enjoy being helpful to others and seeing others achieve their goals and wishes. I am seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my skills and creativity for the purpose of helping others achieve their desired goals and success as well as my own.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Comic Illustrator/ Cartoonist

Self Owned Business
12.2017 - Current
  • Design and develop logos for various businesses, to successfully promote and advertise company goods or services.
  • Create stories with illustrations in animated form, that inspire and captivate readers.
  • Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
  • Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
  • Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
  • Utilize computer software programs to produce quilty art and designs.
  • Manage client accounts, payments, and company sales
  • Promotion and advertising of personal business

Sales Representative

Limitless Marketing
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Utilized persuasive sales techniques to convert leads into sales.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing exceptional service during door-to-door interactions.
  • Handled cash, check and credit cards, processing transactions onsite for products and services.

PC Repair Technician

Value Logic
11.2013 - 02.2014
  • Optimized system performance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as software updates, virus and malware removal as well as data backups.
  • Disassembled and reassembled computer hardware to ensure optimal functionality of each system.
  • provided excellent customer service


Lead Ordnance Specialist

United States Marine Corps
05.2009 - 05.2012

Responsible for directing and leading a team of marines, who specialize in: maintaining, testing, disassembling and reassembling military grade weapons for the United States Military. My team and I successfully executed the application of preservation materials to ensure functionality upon arrival. I was also responsible for ensuring all military grade weapons were properly prepared for packaging.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Advertising And Graphic Design

The Art Institute of California
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017

Certificate - Certified Information Systems Technician

ATA (Advance Training Association)
San Diego, CA
04.2014

Skills

  • Ability to lead a team and take direction
  • excellent punctuality
  • proficient verbal and written communication skills
  • exceptional creativity and artistic ability
  • marketing, advertising, and sales competence
  • self motivated
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Keynote, Google Suite, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere, Animate, and online meeting platforms like Zoom

Accomplishments

    Attained the title of Lance Corpal in the United States Marine Corps


    I teach a small class of students Muy Thai.


    I own and illustrate a comic series.


    Attained a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design.

Timeline

Comic Illustrator/ Cartoonist

Self Owned Business
12.2017 - Current

Sales Representative

Limitless Marketing
09.2017 - 11.2017

PC Repair Technician

Value Logic
11.2013 - 02.2014

Lead Ordnance Specialist

United States Marine Corps
05.2009 - 05.2012

Bachelors Degree - Advertising And Graphic Design

The Art Institute of California

Certificate - Certified Information Systems Technician

ATA (Advance Training Association)
Ali Nkosane Thomas